If you have any queries about Salary Protection for ASTI members, or are interested in becoming a member, please contact Cornmarket directly, or visit the Cornmarket website.
Who can use the service
ASTI Salary Protection members
You must be an ASTI Salary Protection member to use the Early Absence Service.
Required period of absence
You should be out of work for around 4 weeks and/or have been certified by your GP to be out of work for at least a similar amount of time.
Support for recovery and return to work
You are looking for help to try and return to health, and believe you should be able to return to work in the coming months.
Who can use the service
Who can use the service

How to use the service
Contact us
The easiest way to use the service is to email our nursing team at EAS@irishlife.ie. A nurse will get in touch to arrange a suitable time for a confidential call. If email isn’t possible, you can phone the nurses directly on 01 562 5106. They’ll take your details and organise a follow-up call to support you.
Required details
To help the nurses understand your situation and respond quickly, please include:
- Your name
- ASTI Membership Number
- Confirmation that you are a Salary Protection member
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- The date you first stopped working
- Details from your medical cert (cause of absence and expected duration)
Free to ASTI Salary Protection members
There is absolutely no cost for you to use this service. It is fully included as part of your ASTI Salary Protection membership, with no fees or charges at any stage. Our aim is simply to support you during your recovery and help you get the guidance you need when you need it.
Resources
Read our booklet for more information
You can read or download the PDF for more information and helpful insights.

Early Absence Service flyer
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